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Streamlining Medicare Payments for Lab Tests

This act aims to improve the accuracy of Medicare payments for laboratory services, reduce administrative burdens for labs, and introduce more stable funding rules. This means citizens can expect better access to diagnostic tests and more predictable costs.
Key points
Changes how lab test price data is collected: instead of all labs, data will be gathered from a selected sample, reducing burdens.
Delays the next changes in data reporting for lab tests until 2026 and extends the reporting cycle from three to four years.
Introduces limits on payment reductions and increases for lab tests, aiming for greater price stability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8188
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8188.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes how lab test price data is collected: instead of all labs, data will be gathered from a selected sample, reducing burdens.
  • Delays the next changes in data reporting for lab tests until 2026 and extends the reporting cycle from three to four years.
  • Introduces limits on payment reductions and increases for lab tests, aiming for greater price stability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health